decorative motif

collocation in English

meaningsofdecorativeandmotif

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decorative
adjective
uk
/ˈdek.ər.ə.tɪv/us
/ˈdek.ər.ə.t̬ɪv/
made to ...
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motif
noun[C]
uk
/məʊˈtiːf/us
/moʊˈtiːf/
a pattern ...
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(Definition ofdecorativeandmotiffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The configuration of six squares is repeated in thedecorativemotifon the washstand doors.
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Song scholars established a formal system of dating these artifacts by examining their inscriptions,decorativemotifstyles, and physical shapes.
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An antemiondecorativemotifis used on the portico column capitals, front corner pilasters, and in the attic window screen covers.
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Here artists responded primarily to continental art; foliage supplanting interlace as the preferreddecorativemotif.
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It has been suggested that thisdecorativemotifmay mimic multiple strings of beads and/or the folds of cloth.
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A striking characteristic of his work are garlands of ivy used as adecorativemotifon the necks of many of his "lekythoi".
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He was the first to use gold cable, or steel cable, as adecorativemotifand as a watch bracelet.
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The decorative motifs are often linear, combining straight and wavy traits with dots, small semi-circles, and checker-board motifs.
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Ceramics are assigned to 34 style groups based on technical characteristics (paste, temper, etc.), vessel, rim and base form, and decorative motifs along with their techniques and structure of application.
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The red and black colors used to decorate the vessels and figurines may symbolize death, and the decorative motifs may represent symbols related to the mortuary rite.
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The display pottery is characterized by simple forms decorated with beautifully painted and incised decorative motifs, including the longest hieroglyphic inscriptions on pottery known from either earlier or later periods.
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This section discusses the use of adornments on tenements such as shields, crests and other decorative motifs, which were the cultural expressions of those who built them.
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The line is one of the newest and shows some post-independence decorative motifs.
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Detailed lead moldings are used as decorative motifs used to fix lead sheet.
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Continental designs were much more elaborate, often using curved shapes both in the basic shapes of the piece, and in applied decorative motifs.
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Variations on the decorative motifs employed within the main hall appear throughout the rest of the interior.
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Decorative motifs ranged according to the lamp's function and to popular taste.
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Both were often adorned with decorative motifs or even the horns of zebu.
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Although there are no flowers in the capitals, no decorative motifs and no images anywhere, the abbey is still an outstanding artwork.
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